Cable bacteria: Living electrical wires with record conductivity

Scientists UAntwerp, UHasselt and TU Delft discover 'electrified' bacteria Bacteria that power themselves using electricity and are able to send electrical currents over long distances through highly conductive power lines. It almost sounds like the way we charge our TVs and refrigerators, and may seem hard to believe, but it is a recent discovery by a team of scientists from the University of Antwerp (Belgium), Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) and the University of Hasselt (Belgium). Centimeter-long bacteria from the seafloor contain a conductive fiber network that operates in comparable way to the copper wiring that we use to transport electricity. The highly conductive fibers enable a completely new interface between biology and electronics, providing a prospect for new materials and technology. Read more on www.uantwerpen.be/cable-bacteria Link: https://www.uantwerpen.be/cable-bacteria